Why is Pennsylvania's state budget for FY 24-25 a blow to the arts? For starters, despite statewide advocacy efforts, the line item for grants for the arts remains flat at $9.59 million for another year. This is now the 10th year of flat funding, despite rising inflation. Pennsylvania currently sits at 33rd nationally in per capita spending on state arts agencies, at just $.82 per capita, according to National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. Secondly, despite a strong call for support, the Pennsylvania film production tax incentive was not raised from $100 million to $300 million. Over the past decade and a half, the commonwealth has failed to adjust the incentive to be more competitive with other states. This has contributed to a steady decline in commercials, television series, and films being made in Pennsylvania. The Arts Council is committed to increasing our advocacy efforts in FY24-25 to ensure that Pennsylvania's FY25-26 budget produces better financial results for our arts and culture sector. We will not be waiting until budget season to take action and recognize an immediate need to demystify the arts, helping changemakers see beyond just funding the region's largest organizations. We value the importance of demonstrating what the artists and arts organizations in our sector are doing day-to-day in terms of educational goals and objectives, community development, cultural preservation, arts vibrancy, and more. https://lnkd.in/eY84_ExF
Write Pittsburgh
Writing and Editing
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 216 followers
Write Pittsburgh nurtures a strong community of writers and storytellers across the SW Pennsylvania region.
About us
Write Pittsburgh is a program collective that amplifies voices, empowers writers, and encourages relationships that build writer agency and foster relationships that grow and strengthen community. Write Pittsburgh is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Write Pittsburgh is a proud member of Dave Eggers International Alliance of Youth Writing Centers.
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http://writepittsburgh.com
External link for Write Pittsburgh
- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
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P.O.Box 90168
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224, US
Employees at Write Pittsburgh
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🚀 We’re Hiring! 🚀 1Hood Media Academy is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Director of Development to join our team! This pivotal role involves leading our fundraising strategies and engaging values-aligned donors to support our impactful work. 📍 Location: Remote in Pittsburgh with weekly in-office time 💼 Position: Full-time 💰 Salary: $68,000 - $87,000 🌟 Reports to: CEO If you have a commitment to social and racial justice and a knack for nonprofit fundraising, we want to hear from you! 🔗 Apply now and help us make a difference: Send resumes to hr@1hood.org #Hiring #NonprofitJobs #Fundraising #DevelopmentDirector #1HoodMediaAcademy #PittsburghJobs
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A few photos from the Black Transformative Arts Network event, Creative Black Futures, at Kelly Strayhorn Theater last weekend! To see so many talented young people demonstrating their gifts under one roof was truly inspiring. Big shout out to everyone who worked hard to put this together and support our youth!
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There are just a few days left to submit work for our online youth literary magazine, Starry False Lily! The theme for this issue is MUSIC! Do you write music? Do you have original lyrics that you would like to share with the world? Is there a song or artist that inspires you? This is for writers age 18 and under. The deadline to submit is June 30th, so don't wait! #music #starryfalselily #youthwriters #rhythym #youth #publication #literarymagazine
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Our fundraiser is this Saturday! There will be food, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and open mic readings, writing games, and WP merch for sale! Events like these are what help keep our programs affordable (and some free!), so we appreciate your support! Unable to attend but still want to donate? https://lnkd.in/ef8HpHgc Please RSVP on our website or send an email to info@writepittsburgh.com. Hope to see you there! Note: Please do not bring pets to this event. Unfamiliar animals can be very stressful for some folks, and we want everyone to be able to relax. #picnic #fundraiser #writing #writersofig #nonprofit #nonprofitsupport #workshop #pittsburgh
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An intergenerational workshop in the historical setting of Braddock, PA. Part of the Write on Site Pop!Up series from Write Pittsburgh. For writers ages 13 and up. In this workshop, we will examine remembering culture—participating, forgetting, and feeling a sense of self in the context of the Jewish connection to race, place, industry, and class in the Pittsburgh region. Visit our website to register! https://lnkd.in/eXH3Y7Tp #writepgh #writingcommunity #writinglife #braddock #remembering #jewishculture #culture #jewish #workshop
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We are very excited to introduce our new executive director, Dr. Amber Epps! 🥳🎉 Amber is a teacher and an artist, a visionary leader and a get-your-hands-dirty kind of team member—we are so lucky to have her as part of the Write Pittsburgh community! Meet Amber in person at our summer picnic on June 29! RSVP at the link in the comments.
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Do you have our picnic on your calendar? There will be an open mic, writing games, food, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction items, and more! We would LOVE to see you there. 🥰 Saturday, June 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at Borland Green in East Liberty! Tickets are free, but there will be lots of opportunities to support Write Pittsburgh along the way! RSVP now at https://lnkd.in/eSaNyanh.
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You're running out of time to get tickets for Write on Site: Frick Park! Join Schereé Y. Reed in the park this Saturday for a writing workshop in the beauty of nature. Bring a friend—save $5 per ticket by buying two at once! All proceeds help us pay teaching artists and run our writing programs for teens and adults. Get tickets and more info: https://lnkd.in/eSaNyanh #WritingWorkshop #PittsburghWriters #WritePittsburgh #NatureWriting #OutdoorWritingWorksohp #Pittsburgh #PittsburghArtists #Mindfulness